Obituary: Lila A. McKnight, 83

Lila A. McKnight, 83, of Plattsmouth died at Bellevue Medical Center Feb. 13, 2013. She was born March 28, 1929 at Nebraska City to James and Florence (Gardner) Barta. She married Cecil McKnight on Aug. 27, 1950 at Nebraska City.

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Posted Feb. 14, 2013 at 2:15 PM
Updated Feb 14, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Posted Feb. 14, 2013 at 2:15 PM
Updated Feb 14, 2013 at 2:16 PM

Plattsmouth, Neb.

Lila A. McKnight, 83, of Plattsmouth died at Bellevue Medical Center Feb. 13, 2013. She was born March 28, 1929 at Nebraska City to James and Florence (Gardner) Barta. She married Cecil McKnight on Aug. 27, 1950 at Nebraska City.

She graduated from Nebraska City High School in 1946 and Nebraska Wesleyan University.

She was a rural school teacher, homemaker, Avon representative, and Cass County Arms executive director.

She was a member of Daughters of American Revolution, board member of Plattsmouth Senior Center, Cub Scout leader, and member of First United Methodist Church.

She enjoyed playing bingo, socializing, traveling with Marcia’s Tours, Husker football games, and Plattsmouth Band Parents.

Visitation is Friday, Feb. 15, from 1-9 p.m. with the family greeting friends from 5:30-8 p.m.

Funeral service is Saturday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, Plattsmouth. Graveside service will be at Oak Hill Cemetery, Plattsmouth. Rev. Debra McKnight and Dr. Laura Felleman will officiate.